Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-fifteenth century sparked a revolution in information sharing that would forever alter the course of Knowledge Revolution human history. Prior to this pivotal moment, books were painstakingly transcribed by scribes, making them precious and accessible only to a select few. The printing press en
The Egyptian Stone, uncovered in 1799, proved to be a monumental discovery for historians and linguists. This intriguing artifact, inscribed with the same message in three Rosetta Stone separate scripts—Hieroglyphic, Demotic, and Greek—provided the key to deciphering the long-lost language of the Pharaohs. The accomplished work of Jean-Françoi
On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing over 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people lost their lives, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were destroyed, and the stench